Small family businesses are always great and can make a person feel at home, but have you ever heard of one that has had an effect on an entire city? Gus’ Pretzels in St. Louis, Missouri has done just that. It is a family business that has been selling pretzels locally for almost one hundred years. The small business has become a part of the city’s history, a great place to visit, and a St. Louis tradition. Gus’ roots have not only been planted in the heart of St. Louis, but also deep in the hearts of the city’s people.
It all began with the great influx of German immigrants into St. Louis in the late 1800s. The Germans were known for their baking. Numerous pretzel bakeries began to appear across the city. In 1920, a man named Frank Ramsperger decided to begin baking and selling pretzels. He named his business Gus’, after his son-in-law, Gus Koebbe. This very same Gus’ has been family…show more content… They are extremely large pretzels that can be made into any shape you could want. Many people order Party Pretzels for different gatherings such as birthdays, wedding, reunions, etc. These pretzels can be formed into anything from a letter to a heart shape. The Party Pretzels are seen at gatherings across the city. They add a fun decoration to the appetizer table, but also a great treat for St. Louis pretzel lovers. This is just another way Gus’ is earning the love of so many St. Louis civilians. With so many people showing Gus’ Pretzels their love, Gus’ does their best at showing love back. Their most common way of doing so is by supporting local fundraising. Gus’ will sell their pretzels at whole sale price to different organizations, including schools, churches, and charities. Gus’ goal is to help the city all together, while spreading the great taste of their product at the same time. A small gesture, but one that makes a big difference in the
